Terrified of a future where machines rule? Here’s a more optimistic view




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Summary: Tesla CEO Elon Musk made headlines when he urged leaders to intervene in the quest for artificial intelligence , saying the technology “is a fundamental existential risk for human civilization.” Musk painted a frightening picture of a future where an AI arms race could lead to apocalyptic outcomes for humanity. But KUOW’s Bill Radke recently talked with two AI experts who take a more optimistic view on the role intelligent machines can play in our future.